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Yeah, inflation here is crazy, and it’s not just food, clothing has basically become a luxury. In theory, taxes are supposed to go down, which should help lower prices, but honestly, I don’t see that happening anytime soon. Prices go up way faster than salaries, so people just keep losing...

Getting around Buenos Aires is much easier by public transport than by car, especially in the capital. The city has an extensive network of buses, trains, and the subway, making it very convenient to travel without needing a vehicle. Recently, the government has been replacing ticket machines...

Hey everyone! Just wondering, how much are you all paying for dry cleaning lately? I just got charged 18K for a single shirt… is that normal, or am I getting ripped off? 😅

History is repeating itself once again; it seems there’s no room for different ways of thinking. This is how a libertarian was treated today during the protest of universities...

Here you can see last Christmas in the Obelisco area:

I understand that it can be different for some people. Personally, I really enjoy the holidays here. It might depend on the area or neighborhood you’re in. Last year, I was invited to spend Christmas at the home of a local friend who lives in Haedo, in the suburbs, and I can assure you that the...

Yes, unfortunately tourism continues to decline. Even though inflation and country risk are supposedly dropping, this isn’t being reflected in economic activity. https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/08/22/cayo-13-el-turismo-en-la-argentina-durante-el-primer-semestre-segun-el-indec/

That's interesting! How did you come across these options? I've been living here for almost a year and have rented four different flats so far. I've never encountered a requirement for reported earnings. Typically, I just show a screenshot from my banking app showing my funds, and that suffices...

In Buenos Aires, there are really fun and friendly language exchange events almost every night of the week 🙂 Just search for "Mundo Lingo" on Google to find the specific times and locations.

Even though digital nomads earn less than in their home countries, they have much greater purchasing power and can save more in Buenos Aires. Even with a 30% lower income, they can save more than those working locally in their home countries. This is thanks to Buenos Aires' low cost of living...

That kind of thing only happens in Maduro's dictatorship: $90,000 USD disappeared from the Argentine embassy's account in Venezuela: they claim it was due to a hack. 😕...

I think it's a smart strategy to boost appliance sales, which had plummeted during the first half of the year. Many stores are offering great discounts to recover from this slump, so it's a good time to replace that old or broken appliance. :)...

It's now regularized. You can declare assets up to USD 200,000 without any cost. This article has all the fine print details to avoid making mistakes...

It's not about the professionals themselves, many doctors work in both public and private hospitals. The real issue is the supplies and resources that private healthcare has, which are often lacking in the public system. The facilities in public hospitals are often neglected and in poor...

Here are the steps to load balance onto your SUBE card using Mercado Pago: Open the Mercado Pago app. Within the functions, select the option "Load transport." Choose the option "Load a card." Enter your SUBE card details. Once this is done, select the registered card and indicate the amount...